What Solute Maintains the Medullary Interstitial Fluid Osmotic Gradient

question 10

Multiple Choice

What solute maintains the medullary interstitial fluid osmotic gradient?

• A) urea
• B) glucose
• C) potassium ions
• D) sodium ions
• E) water

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